liner VéNéZUELA

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1876 - 1911

Design features

Vénézuela (iron liner) 1876 - 1911
hull material : ...................iron
previous name(s) of ship : ........
detailed type : ...................iron liner
type of propulsion : ..............1 propeller
building year of ship : ...........1876
name of shipyard : ................Forges & Chantiers de la Méditerranée
place of construction : ...........Graville
year of entering the fleet : ......1876
length (in meters) : ..............64,00
width (in meters) : ...............9,05
gross tonnage (in tons) : .........898
deadweight (in tons) : ............653
type of engine : ..................compound 2 cylinders
engine power (in HP) : ............700
nominal speed (in Knots) : ........11

History

Brought into service in March 1877 like stationary at the West Indies. On October 2, 1888, runs aground off Cayenne. Must be refloated then immobilized for repairs until March 1889. In 1891-92, is transformed into cargo liner then placed on the lines of North Africa. Demolished in 1911, after a 35 years career.